Christmas Parade Float Ideas, Theme: "Now and Then"?
Our town just had a Fall Foliage Festival with the Then and Now Theme. They did the prices of different products from then I think it was the 50s, and the prices now. They won 1st place I believe. Good luck.
Neighbor's Chickens Coming in Yard?
I had chickens that were going into my neighbors yard. There was a problem that no one told me about. I think your best bet would be to just talk to your neighbor. If that doesnt work then go to SPCA, you dont want there to be angst with a neighbor if you could...
Decorating Sheep's Pen at the Fair?
How about items made by wool? Blankets, felted items, sweaters etc? Good Luck Kim New Hampshire
Liquid Fabric Softener vs. Dryer Sheets?
I personally only use vinegar in my rinse cycle when doing a wash. Sometimes I will use a 1/2 dryer sheet {low scent} when doing towels but it really isnt necessary. These work great for people who cannot handle strong fragrances, detergents. Best of Luck Kim
Mold and Mildew Inside of Refrigerator?
All you have to do is put a metal bowl inside with boiling water {be careful not to spill it. If you could put some lemon juice that will help. Let it sit {unplugged} for 1/2 an hour w/ door closed. It will steam the inside of the freezer. Now what you do is...
Cleaning Dirty Stovetop Griddle?
I just cleaned the vent cover over the oven, and used a trick I learned on a British TV show. Get washing soda {not baking soda} found normally in your laundry isle, near the borax. I put warm water and about a cup of the washing soda, soaked the vent cover...
Getting Rid of Underground Bumble Bee Nest?
We live in Northern New Hampshire and we have these awful hornet/bees called white jackets, they are white and black instead of yellow and black. Some of these nests can be huge underground. The only thing I have ever heard/ used is pour in gasoline and light...
Diet and Vitamin Advice for ADD and ADHD?
There is several books by Dr. Fiengold, I have read two of his books so far, and it explains what certain foods do, and how the react with certain people. I havent tried it yet, but I need to my 3 year old son sounds exactly like your 6 year old, and the stress...
Removing Sharpie From Back of TV?
There is a product at the supermarket called Magic Eraser from Mr. Clean. It takes off anything, including Sharpie Marker marks. My son decided to write on several walls with a green sharpie and it all came off with the eraser. Actually I used the store brand...
Repainting Plaster Walls?
I have horse hair plaster walls, and you definitly want to prime first. One thing we ended up doing also to our walls is none of them where flat or straight, so we used a layer of wall stucco, then lightly sponged over it. Then primed and painted, it came out...
Foster Care Advice?
What a wonderful thing you want to do. In the State of New Hampshire there is a foster parent training program. They give you as much information to prepare you for different situations you may deal with and the possible abuse and neglect repercussions of that...
Removing Beeswax Hair Remover From Skin?
Dont use a hair dryer, you could end up with a bad burn. Use oil, like baby oil, or vaseline. It will work, that is what I use when I wax people at the salon.
How Long Does an Open Bottle of Wine Last?
If it is a red wine, which shouldnt be refridgerated it is only good for about a week after being open, whilte wine is a little longer, but not by much. Best of Luck
How Do I Know If My Dog Has Fleas?
Also you can usually see around the base of the tail, they like to hang out there. If you see a black/dark grey dust, that is flea eggs. I used frontline plus when my dogs had it and it took care of the problem. If you want to also treat the house, dust Borax...
Cleaning a Tanning Bed?
I work at a salon, and according to our distributors they said use Odo Ban, it is concentrated and needs to be diluted to clean and disinfect the surface this is accepted by the New Hampshire State Board of Barbering, Cosmetology. A gallon lasted in our salon...
